About Southern Estate Alpacas

Jerry and Liz Bates happily settled into the “alpaca way of life” in 2008. They farm alpacas, and it gives them a sense of peace to be out in natural surroundings with their fuzzy family. Tours of their farm, Southern Estate Alpacas, begin with Alpaca 101 lessons, where you learn about the origins and uses of alpacas. Next, you can visit with the herd to feed them out of your hand, pet their soft wool, or get a Facebook photo with a baby dwarf goat. Alpaca petting zoos are a good option for families with small children, since they have no horns or hooves and only a bottom set of teeth, so they can’t bite. After you’ve met your new best friend, head to the farm store to get a scarf or sweater made from his exquisite wool.